Project Controller at Hays Electrical Services – Houston, Texas

About the Opportunity
Hays Electrical Services is seeking a high-performing Project Controller to support large-scale commercial, multifamily, and mission-critical electrical projects across Texas and nationally.
This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at or above target margins. You’ll partner directly with Project Managers, field leadership, and executive teams to drive financial performance, cost control, and operational efficiency across complex builds.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth contractor environment and enjoy owning the financial side of major projects—this is your seat at the table.

What You’ll Do

• Own project financials from kickoff through closeout across multiple electrical construction projects
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis
• Lead monthly WIP reporting, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and margin tracking
• Partner with Project Managers to identify financial risks and implement corrective actions
• Track and analyze labor productivity and job cost performance
• Manage the change order process (pricing, tracking, approvals, and impact to budget)
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor costs, ensuring alignment with project budgets
• Support billing, cash flow forecasting, and collections
• Build and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, financial controls, and internal processes

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, project accounting, or cost control within construction
• Understanding of Contracts, direct, indirect and overhead rates
• Strong preference for experience with an electrical contractor or specialty subcontractor
• Proven experience supporting commercial, multifamily, or mission-critical projects (data centers, healthcare, etc.)
• Deep understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and forecasting
• Experience managing change orders and cost variance analysis
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, forecasting models, financial tracking)
• Experience with tools like Procore, Viewpoint Vista, or similar ERP systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field teams and executive leadership

• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Exposure to high-profile, large-scale projects

Why Hays Electrical Services

• Nationally recognized electrical contractor with a reputation for execution and excellence
• Work on high-impact projects across commercial, multifamily, and mission-critical sectors
• Strong leadership team focused on growth, mentorship, and long-term career development
• Culture built on accountability, performance, and team collaboration

If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are ready to contribute your skills to the team at Hays Electrical Services, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing exceptional service for our clients and supporting our company's operations. Apply now!